13.3.3. Second experiment: Hoketus
Hoketus is an ancient technique. It's when you restrict yourself to using only one pitch in
a running sequence, but change everything else: timbre, attack, decay, pressure, rhythm.
The MicroFreak can lift this technique to new heights because it has modulation options that
composers and performers in ancient times could only dream of.
• Create a 16-step sequence where each step has the same pitch. You can insert
ties and rests randomly to make the sequence more interesting.
• Set the sequencer to step mode by pressing the record icon.
• Turn a knob of your choice to record a modulation. Repeat this with other knobs
if you want to apply multiple modulations.
• Use the Rate knob to advance to the next step and repeat this process until the
end of the sequence.
The result should be a one-pitch sequence with all parameters changing continuously.
A variation of this technique is to emulate a Monochord. A Monochord is a medieval
instrument with 12 or more strings, mostly tuned to the same pitch, with 4 or 5 strings
detuned one or two semitones below or above the central pitch. This works best with one or
two modulation tracks. Let your ear be the judge...
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